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Join author, scholar, folklorist and musician Dr. Mick Moloney on a journey that will transport your heart and soul to the Emerald Isle. Hear myths and tales of leprechauns, magical faeries and heroic kings and queens that were told around the ancient fires, and discuss Celtic culture, the Gaelic Order, Brehon Law, Christianity and the early Irish emigration to the United States. Each night, enjoy Irish music and Irish-American favorites with Dr. Moloney and friends.

Highlights

• Discuss the many forms of Irish verbal art, drawing on mythology, legends, riddles, proverbs and tales of folk heroes like Finn Mac Chumhail.
• Delve into complex issues of Irish nationalism and the struggle for independence, and learn songs of resistance in Northern Ireland as well as modern songs of reconciliation and peace.
• Explore the impact of Ireland on the evolution of Old Time Music and Bluegrass and trace the rise of the Irish in vaudeville and on the big screen.

Activity Notes

Minimal walking and standing on this program.Coordinated by Cedar Lakes Crafts Center.

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